Freshford Church School

A good academy converter school in Bath and North East Somerset. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Freshford Church School.

Bath, BA27WE Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

85

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
84.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 100.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 36.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
2 July 2014
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
High Street
Freshford
Bath, BA27WE
Phone
1225723331
Website
freshfordschool.org.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
145583
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
High Street, Freshford, Bath, BA2 7WE
Website
www.freshfordschool.org.uk/
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE BATH AND WELLS DIOCESAN ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
160 pupils
Setting
Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Bath and Wells
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
153
Free School Meals
1.3% (2 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
0.7% (1 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.3%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
8.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
100.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
36.0%
Reading Score:
112.0
Maths Score:
112.0
Grammar Score:
111.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
100.0 (+41.2 vs average)
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher):
36.0 (+28.7 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
8.7 (8.8 below average)
Maths Score:
112.0 (+7.9 vs average)
Reading Score:
112.0 (+6.8 vs average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 112.0 112.0
2023 111.0 113.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
10 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
19
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
153 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Stable performance

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Care Believe you can Cheer each other on

The Freshford Church School values are underpinned by Bible verse: 'God is love, and all who live in love live in God, and God lives in them' (1 John 4:16).

Head Teacher's Message

Freshford Church School is at the heart of the community. It presents a creative and nurturing learning environment where children are at the centre of their learning, are encouraged to question, experiment, be challenged, be heard, and have time to try new and different ways. The school emphasises belonging, equal opportunities, safeguarding, strong community involvement and the joy of learning with an open heart.

Extracurriculars

Sports

Tag-Rugby Netball Hockey Cricket Multi-skills Athletics Tennis

Curriculum Highlights

Art Writing Reading Mathematics Phonics Science Physical Education Geography & History PSHE, Philosophy & Religious Education Music & Performing Arts Training & Collaboration

Wraparound Care

After-School Care: Yes

The school runs an after-school club from 3:20pm to 5:20pm, Monday to Thursday during term time. The club is described as part of the school community, with sessions that may include games, den building, crafts, drawing, reading, Lego, outdoor play, puzzles, and stories.

Admissions Criteria

Freshford Church School is affiliated with the Bath & Wells Multi Academy Trust, which constitutes the statutory Admission Authority for the school. In-Year admissions decisions are delegated to the Admissions Committee comprising Freshford Church School Governors and the Headteacher. If a place is available, an In-Year application form is submitted; waiting lists are ranked by year group according to the Freshford Church School oversubscription criteria. Year group PANs: R 20; Y1 20; Y2 20; Y3 28; Y4 28; Y5 28; Y6 28.

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